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🌴 Naples Events
Your Weekly Insider for Aug 25–31
Welcome to your curated guide for what’s happening this week across Naples, FL!
This edition spotlights the most popular happenings, from foodie favorites and family outings to festivals and live music. Click the event titles to see more details.
Schedules may change; always confirm with organizers before heading out!
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🍴 Food & Dining
📅 Sat, Aug 30 – Sun, Aug 31
⏰ All Day
📍 Kings Lake Square Publix Plaza, 4888 Davis Boulevard, Naples, FL 34104
🥂 Explore new restaurants, community spaces, and local businesses at this special sneak-peek event.
📅 Happening Now
⏰ All Day
📍 Naples Grande Beach Resort
🍸 Indulge in fine dining, drinks, entertainment, and beachside escapes all week.
👨👩👧👦 Family Activities
📅 Wed, Aug 27
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Collier County Museums
🍲 Hands-on history and cooking experiences—perfect for homeschool families and curious kids.
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🎸 Concerts & Entertainment
📅 Sat, Aug 30
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Cracklin' Jack's
🎤 Enjoy an acoustic duo performing favorite hits with fun energy and great food.
📅 Sat, Aug 30
⏰ 9:00 PM
📍 3380 Mercantile Ave, Naples, FL
🎶 High-energy classic and modern rock covers for a dance-filled night!
📅 Sun, Aug 31
⏰ 9:00 PM
📍 Whiskey Park
🎸 Party band with crowd-pleasing covers, capping your weekend on a high note.
🎉 Major Events & Celebrations
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📅 Thu, Aug 28 – Sun, Aug 31
📍 4805 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34103
🌺 Four days of live music, Margaritaville vibes, and tributes to Jimmy Buffett—paradise for Parrotheads!
📅 Fri, Aug 29 – Sun, Aug 31
📍 4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103
🛍️ Big savings and festive downtown shopping experience with local shops offering their best deals of the year.
💡 Other Highlights
📅 Wed, Aug 27
⏰ 10:30 AM
📍 600 North Rd, Naples, FL
💉 Give back at this essential community blood drive.
📅 Sat, Aug 30
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Ankrolab Brewing CO.
🍺 Try new brews and meet the Naples craft beer community.
📅 Fri, Aug 29
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 2880 Becca Ave, Naples, FL
🤝 Local professionals and innovators connect for conversation, collaboration, and new ideas.
⚠️ Please verify event details and availability with the respective venues or organizers, as schedules may change.
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Naples, Florida News Highlights
🔗 FPL Files Rate-Settlement Proposal That Shrinks Hike, Caps Average Increases Around 2%
The four-year deal filed on Aug. 20 would reduce the utility’s original request by about 30% and now goes to the PSC for approval; any changes would affect Naples customers in 2026–2029.
🔗 Naples Airport Weighs “Name-and-Shame” Ads for Night-Curfew Violators
After 78 July violations of the voluntary 10 p.m.–7 a.m. curfew, airport leaders discussed tougher steps; for now, repeat offenders will get escalating warnings while broader measures are studied.
🔗 Judge Halts Expansion at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Site in Big Cypress
A federal injunction stops new construction and bars adding detainees, citing environmental harms and requiring a 60-day wind-down plan.
🔗 Collier Transit Proposes Fixed-Route & Paratransit Fare Adjustments; Hearings Next Week
County notices outline potential fare changes and invite public comment at meetings on Aug. 26–27.
🔗 Naples Botanical Garden Conducts Prescribed Burn to Cut Wildfire Fuel
The carefully planned burn reduces risk to nearby neighborhoods while supporting healthy habitat on the grounds.
🔗 Naples Art District Secures $10,000 State Grant
Funding will support programming and studio-district initiatives that draw residents and visitors to North Naples.
🔗 Golf Makeovers Ahead: ‘Fairways Reimagined’ with Noted Architect
A new local project collaboration signals continued investment in the region’s course infrastructure and play experience.
🔗 Artis-Naples Unveils Outdoor Sculpture Path, Expanding Access to Art
A new open-air route complements the Baker Museum and offers year-round cultural strolling for residents.
🔗 Local Author Spotlight: New Mystery Adds to SWFL’s Literary Shelf
A fresh release from a well-known regional writer provides late-summer reading with a familiar coastal backdrop.
🔗 Immokalee Early-Education Center Plans Major Expansion
The project would boost capacity about 40%, helping meet high demand for childcare and pre-K services in eastern Collier.
🔗 Naples Teen’s Rare Growth Condition Spurs Community Support
A human-interest story highlighting medical care needs, accessibility, and resources available in SWFL.
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